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While the use of so-called “blunt force trauma” may seem like an act of animal cruelty and can be distressing to watch, this method is recognised as an effective and appropriate way of humanely killing a piglet to prevent it suffering further from pain or illness.

Writing in the latest edition of Pig World, policy services officer Lizzie Wilson ponders the lessons we could learn from the poultry sector.

The NPA's chairman Richard Lister hosted a group of Defra officials at his Yorkshire farm last week. 

RUMA has released a half-year summary of the UK farming industry’s progress towards achieving 2020 targets for antibiotic use. 

Update in the members area relating to the latest expose

Although the recent heatwave may be waving goodbye fairly soon, it has played havoc with pig producers throughout the country.

Defra has published a new guide setting out the steps farmers, advisors and contractors can take to reduce ammonia emissions and help improve air quality.  

There is still time - just - to make your nomination for this year’s NPA Chris Brant Award, which will be presented at the National Pig Awards in November.

An interesting development in the veterinary sector. VetPartners has announced the acquisition of the Origin group. 

Defra is currently consulting on plans to improve air quality which could include new regulations on spreading fertiliser, livestock housing and slurry storage.